Unlawful arrest lawsuit thrown out in case of Dallas man…
A Dallas man, Silvester Hayes, sued multiple DPD officers and the city after being arrested for a felony he did not commit during an October 2021 traffic stop. The lawsuit was dismissed by a judge due to Hayes’s resistance and belief that he was wanted for a felony.
Key Facts
- Silvester Hayes sued multiple DPD officers and the city of Dallas after being arrested in October 2021
- Hayes claims excessive force was used during his arrest, which led to him tearing his rotator cuff
Incident Details
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Department | Dallas Police Department (DPD) |
| Officers Involved | multiple DPD officers involved in the traffic stop |
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